Health News Archives
Implants
Liposuctioned Fat Can Be Used for Breast Augmentation
Method may be safe alternative to implants, researchers say
Device Offers Hope for Patients With Leaky Heart Valve
May be option for those too sick for open-heart surgery, study suggests
Radioactive ’Seed’ Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer
In these cases, the implant makes it more difficult to treat the malignancy, experts explain
Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps
But newer models are much more effective, expert says
Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians
Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction
Black women less likely than white women to have reconstruction after mastectomy
Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing
The new procedure is an alternative to hip replacement, but complications occur, experts say
Silicone Breast Implants Might Raise Risk of Rare Lymphoma
But researchers stress absolute chances of disease are still small
Tiny Telescope Treats Age-Related Eye Disease
Study found the implant benefited two-thirds of patients who got one
Implantable Defibrillators Offer Heart Patients a Better Quality of Life: Study
Recipients report high level of satisfaction with the devices
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